adventurous dark emotional lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: N/A
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A good book if you want to remember the fairy tales written by the Grimm brothers. But, of course, we can’t ignore the elephant in the room - the toxic masculinity and patriarchy that permeate their stories. Remember, these tales were written way back in the early 19th century, so let’s take them as a reflection of the societal norms of that era. They were meant to teach children good behavior and instill values of respect and kindness.
adventurous dark fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
mysterious medium-paced

only took me two years to get through this, i feel like i read the same stories like four times and i definitely like slightly more modern versions better

I enjoyed reliving my childhood through these tales.
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DID NOT FINISH

Want to restart

The original (and in my opinion, best) versions of popular fairy tales. I particularly love Rapunzel and Rumplestiltskin.
adventurous dark hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: N/A
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

Grimm's brothers tale was grim indeed.  Wow, talking wolves, foxes and horse.  Evil stepmothers, beautiful stepdaughters, princes looking for the beautiful princess.  Witches, witchcraft, black magic, cannibalism.  Childless couples wanting, praying or seeking magic to have a child. Stories now are romanticized, but so much envy, greed and deceit.